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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310187356 - Palmer Sheet Metal Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Palmer Sheet Metal Company, Inc.
85 Pierson Lane
Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 52, Windsor, CT 06095
Union Status: Union
SIC:3444
NAICS: 332322/Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/02/2008
Emphasis: L:Eisa, L:Forklift, S:Amputations, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 01/25/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200088847 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100106 E02 IVA | 01/07/2008 | 01/02/2008 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 01/07/2008 | 01/10/2008 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 01/07/2008 | 01/10/2008 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101052 D02 | 01/07/2008 | 01/10/2008 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100242 B | 01/07/2008 | 01/10/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 29, 2007, Employee #1 attempted to slow down a rotating press brake adjustment shaft, while wearing gloves with a rubberized palm. Employee #1's arm was wrapped onto the shaft. His arm became fractured, when he didn't release the control lever. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SHEET METAL, PRESS BRAKE, GLOVE, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, SHAFT, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310187356 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Sheet metal workers |